What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?


When it comes to music, about half of my friends are "collectors" and the other half are true audiophiles. It seems the collectors are so obsessed with the size of their collections, that they leave no room in their budget for quality audio equipment. I think the audiophiles, with their focus on quality over quantity, are the ones with their priorities straight. So, unless you are on an unlimited budget, I'm guessing that audiophiles are more selective in their musical purchases. That being the case, I'm curious about what "buried treasures" have you been able to find? Thanks for responding and I look forward to discovering some good music, based on your suggestions.

I'll lead off with the band Crack The Sky, most notably their first two albums: "Crack The Sky" (1975) and "Animal Notes" (1976). I would describe them as a cross between Be Bop Deluxe and Frank Zappa. Their music is unique and totally unmistakable with anyone else. Choice cuts from the debut album are: "Ice;" She's a Dancer;" "Mind Baby" & "Sleep." Choice cuts from Animal Notes are: "Animal Skins;" "Wet Teenager;" Virgin....No" & "Maybe I Can Fool Everybody."
mitchagain
baybars, +1 for Ben Vaughn / I have an album called "Cubist Blues" from him, Alex Chilton, & Alan Vega that is wonderful

4 great Australian Blues exponents
8 Ball Aitken - Funky Swamp Blues. All original material. Spends a lot of time in the US
Steve Edmunds - The best damn rock and blues guitarist I have ever heard live!

The Bondi Cigars - A great blues band with a lot of original material.
The Mighty Reapers - Another great blues band who only put out 2 albums of covers and original material.
Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. I look forward to doing some homework on many of these suggestions.

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Mitch
markmendenhall, Albert Collins played a Telecaster (through a Fender Twin Reverb with the treble on 10 and the bass on 0--it was beyond piercing).